Now Amazon warns it may not deliver Xbox Series X pre-orders at launch Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Now Amazon warns it may not deliver Xbox Series X pre-orders at launch And yes, the scalpers are out in force. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 26 Sep 2020 81 comments Hot on the heels of last week's PlayStation 5 pre-order chaos comes a warning from Amazon that it may not deliver the Xbox Series X in time for launch. With Xbox Series X pretty much sold-out across the internet (the S is still widely available), retail behemoth Amazon has issued to those who have pre-ordered an Xbox Series X the same sort of email it sent out to PS5 pre-order customers, warning it may not get Microsoft's console out to them in time for launch "due to high demand". For all those who pre-ordered on Amazon. I just received this email basically telling me not to expect it on release day. from r/XboxSeriesX To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings According to Amazon's email, the company is working with Microsoft to secure more stock. It may be the case that Amazon is simply covering itself in the event of logistical issues this November and behind closed doors it does not anticipate a delivery delay, but a cursory glance online shows plenty of people are spooked. Watch on YouTube Either way, Xbox Series X hopefuls certainly endured a torrid time this week. Despite Microsoft announcing a 22nd September date for when pre-orders would go live, retailer websites soon fell over and, crucially, the websites of GAME and Smyths - the only two shops to offer the Xbox All-Access payment plan in the UK - were offline for much of the morning. Even now, four days later, Xbox All Access is currently not available for new online orders on GAME's website, which means you have to visit a GAME store in-person to place a pre-order. Also unsurprising is the console scalpers are at it once again, selling the Xbox Series X with huge markups. Looking only at items that have been sold, we can see hundreds of results where an Xbox Series X pre-order was bought at an inflated price (it should cost £450). Here's one that went for £920. Here's another that went for £660. As with the scalper situation for PS5, there are suspicious listings for Xbox Series X. This listing saw a winning bid of £10,099. I reckon a bot's had it's fun with that one. While both Sony and Microsoft have said more stock of their new consoles will be made available, it looks like the PS5 and Xbox Series X will be hard to come by this Christmas. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store